Paradkar's Bail Appeal: US Extradition Hangs in Balance

0:00It's April 1st. This is Canada News Today, your AI-powered local news. Prosecutors are heading to Ontario's Court of Appeal Wednesday to fight a judges call on granting bail to 62-year-old Toronto lawyer, Deepak, Pirata Carr. He's accused of counseling the murder of a federal witness tied to an international drug ring and faces extradition to the United States. Parcar got nabbed last fall in an FBI sweep, targeting Ryan Wedding. The former Olympic snowboarder now labeled a drug kingpin. Back in December, a superior court judge cut him loose with tight rules, round the clock house arrest, GPS ankle monitor, no solo access to phones, or computers, plus a $5 million pledge from him and his wife. The judge leaned on Parcar's diabetes and heart issues, saying they'd cramp any flight plans since he'd need medical help eventually. He also figured the crime crew would target Parcar over protecting him, making bail his best shot at staying alive with his wife as a strong backup.

1:03Crown lawyer's blast that as weak reasoning, claiming the judge skipped real checks on the wife's ties to his law practice and their flashy life. 4. Luxury car leases and designer halls that don't match their reported earnings. They say detentions key to public trust, safety, and honoring extradition deals. Things arrest in Mexico this past January sets up his U.S. trial on murder and trafficking charges, while Parcar's fate hangs on this appeal too. Keep the case on track across borders.